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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.03, 1,780.49 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.03, 1,780.49 and 365.26 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.03 : 1,780.49 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.03/1,780.49 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.03x = 1,780.49 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.03x = 650,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,341.78/1,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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